| 单词 | almond slice |
| 释义 | > as lemmasalmond slice almond slice n. (a) a slice of any of various cakes or tarts made with almonds or almond paste, later esp. one similar to a Bakewell tart (see Bakewell n. 3); (b) a type of hard biscuit made with almonds, spec. one resembling a biscotto. ΚΠ 1889 J. Whitehead Steward's Handbk. i. 48/2 Cocoanut Pie, Green Gage Pie, Almond Slices. 1907 P. Richards Bk. of Breads, Cakes, Pastries, Ices & Sweetmeats 46/2 Almond Slices. A variety of other slices can be made by spreading a layer of almond paste between two layers of puff paste. 1937 Manch. Guardian 22 June 10/4 Almond Slices... These cakes are most satisfactory when cooked in the lower part of the oven. 1997 Providence (Rhode Island) Jrnl.-Bull. (Nexis) 18 June 4 g To keep almond slices (biscotti) hard, they should be stored in a paper bag. 2010 R. Dean Golden Prince 98 ‘What about Princess Mary?’ she asked, helping herself to an almond slice from the heavily loaded cake stand. < as lemmas |
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